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Booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have recommended a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine for people who are aged 18 years and over (link)

You are eligible for a COVID-19 booster dose if:

  • you are 18 years and older, and
  • have had your second dose of COVID-19 vaccination at least 6 months ago.

 

Booster doses are not mandatory, however they are recommended to maintain immunity against COVID-19.

A booster dose increases your protection against:

  • infection with the virus that causes COVID-19
  • severe disease
  • dying from COVID-19.

 

A booster dose will continue to protect you, your loved ones and your community against COVID-19.

Booster doses will be free for everyone.

Vaccine types for booster doses

The Pfizer vaccine is approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and recommended by ATAGI as a COVID-19 booster dose. 

You can have the Pfizer vaccine as a booster dose regardless of which vaccine you had for your first 2 doses.

You can also receive the Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca) vaccine if you:

  • can’t have the Pfizer vaccine for medical reasons
  • had 2 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine previously.

Booking Appointments

We are offering booster doses at Criniti Medical Practice from 1st November 2021.

If you are eligible now (ie had your 2nd dose six months ago), feel free to book an appointment to receive your booster.

Book online via Hot Doc: https://hotdoc.com/u3ty4ohto

You can also call reception on (02) 9570 7770 to make a booking.

Please note, the vast majority of our patients will not be eligible for a booster until January/February 2022 at the earliest.

We have not opened up specific times or vaccine clinics for those dates yet, but will do so closer to the date. Keep an eye on our website and Hot Doc for more details.

Further Resources

After Your Vaccination

After receiving any vaccine, you may experience minor side effects. Most side effects are mild and last no more than a few days.

Common reactions to COVID-19 vaccinations include:

  • a sore arm
  • headache
  • low level fever
  • muscle pain
  • chills
  • tiredness, or
  • joint pain.

 

You can use the COVID-19 vaccine side effects symptom checker if you have concerns about any symptoms after your vaccine. The checker is also available through the National Coronavirus Helpline, 1800 020 080, 24 hours a day.

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